Vintage Containers for Succulents
Megan Boone of Nature Containers Vintage Garden Art designs in three dimensions, using cast-off objects to showcase succulents and vice-versa. As exemplified by the pick above, Megan brings elegance and whimsy to her artistry by reinterpreting the forms and lines of utilitarian objects. I love how the aloe perfectly repeats the shape and color of the rusty metal, and also emphasizes its arc.
The Temecula, CA, artist has teamed up with nearby Water Wise Yard Design & Decor to enhance their outdoor showroom with one-of-a-kind container gardens. Those shown here are just a sample; Megan's continually coming up with something new made from something old.
Megan told me that her choice of stacked crassulas (Crassula perforata, above) coincidentally echoed the wire basket handle. Perhaps, but talented designers often do things subliminally.
Hm. What ARE these containers? They look familiar but I can't quite place them.
Doesn't the wheel below suggest a succulent wreath? Note the texture of the metal and how Megan left some of it unplanted to show the criss-cross pattern.
I'm not normally a fan of shoes planted with succulents, but the boot below spoke to me. The lines, proportions and colors really work.
Love this planted teakettle, too. The crassulas suggest steam; the senecio, flowing water.
Wouldn't the wood palettes below and the planted window frame make great vertical accents for a garden or patio? They could also serve as privacy screens.
I couldn't resist showing you Leroy, Megan's bloodhound. The velvet-eared puppy hangs out with her at work, regarding her with soulful eyes. Clearly Leroy knows that his coppery coat contrasts beautifully with Senecio mandraliscae. Perhaps he's her muse.
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Absolutely beautiful … My only suggestion is to tell us what the container is several items I couldn’t figure out
Hi Judy — I did ask. Evidently most came from salvage yards, and the designer didn’t know what their original purpose might have been. She merely saw them in terms of form and function. If you could figure out more than a couple of them, you’re doing good! — Debra